Quote:Drew Brees torched us with turf toe last year.


Now a healthy Rodgers, Cobb, Lacy and Nelson come to town and some of you aren't worried? Sheesh.

 

That defense that Drew Brees torched will have changed drastically, over 50% from the one Rodgers will see. Potentially:

 

Clemons -> Fowler

Tyson -> Malik

Roy = Roy

Odrick = Odrick

Abry -> Marks

 

No Telvin -> Telvin

Poz = Poz

Pullard(I honestly can't remember) -> Skuta

 

Jack > anyone we had last season, especially against the pass

 

House = House

Brown - Gipson

Cyp = Cyp

Colvin -> Prince/Ramsey

Gratz/Dmac/Thompson -> Prince/Ramsey

 

That's 5 out of 11 starters that will be upgraded from the Saints game. 6 if you look at nickel based on passing personnel.

 

Then immediate upgrade at two backup spots (Marks/Jack) that would rotate in.

 

This defense *should* be much much much better than the one Brees faced. Not to mention it will be week 1, we'll be at home, where it will be hot and humid.

 

I don't expect us to shut them out, because their the Packers. I do expect our defense to get our own "wins" vs. theirs though

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